Emergency Management Institute Higher Education Project

Emergency Management InstituteEmergency Management Institute

Higher Education ProjectHigher Education ProjectB. Wayne Blanchard, Ph.D., CEMB. Wayne Blanchard, Ph.D., CEM

(301) 447-1262, [email protected](301) 447-1262, [email protected]://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/eduhttp://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu

June 14, 2002 DraftJune 14, 2002 Draft

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EM Hi-Ed Project Presentation

Table of Contents

Hi-Ed Project Background----- pp. 2-28• Goals, The EM Profession, Audiences, • Philosophical Context, Activities• Technocratic/Social Vulnerability Approach

EM Hi-Ed Project Courses----- pp.29-42 Degree Program Information--pp.43-51 Course Development Info.----- pp.52-59 Additional Course Info.----------pp.60-96

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Goals EMI Higher Education Project

(1) Increase Collegiate Study of Hazards, (1) Increase Collegiate Study of Hazards,

Disasters, and EMDisasters, and EM

(2) Enhance EM Profession, and(2) Enhance EM Profession, and

(2) Support Colleges & Universities(2) Support Colleges & Universities

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Why Enhance and Study EM?

In order to accomplish EM responsibilities In order to accomplish EM responsibilities

nationwide, a cadre of professionals is nationwide, a cadre of professionals is

required at every level of government and required at every level of government and

within the private sector which can bring within the private sector which can bring

to an organizational management team to an organizational management team

requisite knowledge-based competencies requisite knowledge-based competencies

(education) and skills-based operational (education) and skills-based operational

competencies (training).competencies (training).

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Definition of “Profession”

““A Vocation or occupation requiring A Vocation or occupation requiring

advanced education and training, advanced education and training,

and involving intellectual skills, as and involving intellectual skills, as

medicine, law, theology, medicine, law, theology,

engineering, teaching, etc.…”engineering, teaching, etc.…” ((Webster’s New World Dictionary, Third College Webster’s New World Dictionary, Third College

EditionEdition))

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What Constitutes A Profession?

Systematic Body of KnowledgeSystematic Body of Knowledge

System for Advancement and Dissemination System for Advancement and Dissemination

of Knowledgeof Knowledge

College Degrees in Subject AreaCollege Degrees in Subject Area

Identification of Minimum StandardsIdentification of Minimum Standards

Standards of Conduct or EthicsStandards of Conduct or Ethics

Professional SocietiesProfessional Societies

Public RecognitionPublic Recognition

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Emergency Manager Stereotype Goal: Enhance EM ProfessionGoal: Enhance EM Profession

Not College Educated (4-year Degree)Not College Educated (4-year Degree)

WhiteWhite

Middle to Late Middle-AgedMiddle to Late Middle-Aged

MaleMale

Emergency Mgmt. is 2nd or 3rd CareerEmergency Mgmt. is 2nd or 3rd Career

Job Obtained Other Than With EM CompetenciesJob Obtained Other Than With EM Competencies

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Emergency Manager Stereotype Goal: Enhance EM Profession

Spends E.M. Career In One Jurisdiction Spends E.M. Career In One Jurisdiction Disaster Response Planning OrientedDisaster Response Planning Oriented

• ReactiveReactive

• Command and Control StyleCommand and Control Style

• Works Primarily With Emergency ServicesWorks Primarily With Emergency Services

BureaucraticBureaucratic Works in Isolation from Community ServedWorks in Isolation from Community Served Plans FOR JurisdictionPlans FOR Jurisdiction

• Primarily Disaster Response OrientedPrimarily Disaster Response Oriented

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Emergency Manager Stereotype Goal: Enhance EM Profession

Minimal Access to Top Decision-MakersMinimal Access to Top Decision-Makers

Has Not Done a Risk AssessmentHas Not Done a Risk Assessment

Has Not Done a Mitigation PlanHas Not Done a Mitigation Plan

Has Not Done a Strategic PlanHas Not Done a Strategic Plan

Has Not Joined EM Professional Assoc.Has Not Joined EM Professional Assoc.

Doesn’t Read Disaster Research Lit.Doesn’t Read Disaster Research Lit.

Resistant to ChangeResistant to Change

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Emer.Mgr. Stereotype (Con’t)Goal: Enhance EM Profession

Knowledge Base:Knowledge Base:

• Experiential (Learns on the Job)Experiential (Learns on the Job)

• Consensus (Others who Learned on Job)Consensus (Others who Learned on Job)

• Past PracticePast Practice

Frequently Wears Other Hats Frequently Wears Other Hats

• Or Is “The Other Hat” (e.g. Fire Dept. First)Or Is “The Other Hat” (e.g. Fire Dept. First)

Not Well Paid or FundedNot Well Paid or Funded

Many Part-Time & Volunteer PositionsMany Part-Time & Volunteer Positions

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New Generation Emergency ManagersGoal: Enhance EM Profession

College Educated--Many With EM DegreesCollege Educated--Many With EM Degrees

More Professional and KnowledgeableMore Professional and Knowledgeable

Knowledge Base: Science and ResearchKnowledge Base: Science and Research

Technologically More Capable/AdeptTechnologically More Capable/Adept

YoungerYounger

More Diverse and Culturally SensitiveMore Diverse and Culturally Sensitive

Emergency Mgmt. Career of 1st ChoiceEmergency Mgmt. Career of 1st Choice

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New Generation Emergency ManagersGoal: Enhance EM Profession (Con’t)

Risk-Based Approach to Emergency ManagementRisk-Based Approach to Emergency Management

Building Disaster Resilient Communities FocusBuilding Disaster Resilient Communities Focus

• I.E., A Catalyst for a Safer AmericaI.E., A Catalyst for a Safer America

Emphasizes Social Vulnerability Reduction Emphasizes Social Vulnerability Reduction

Programmatically Rooted in E.M. FundamentalsProgrammatically Rooted in E.M. Fundamentals

• Comprehensive Emergency Management (I.e., All Hazards)Comprehensive Emergency Management (I.e., All Hazards)

• Works On All Four Phases of the Disaster Life CycleWorks On All Four Phases of the Disaster Life Cycle

• Pursues Integrated Emergency ManagementPursues Integrated Emergency Management

An Executive Manager, Facilitator, Networker, Partner, An Executive Manager, Facilitator, Networker, Partner,

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New Generation Emergency ManagersGoal: Enhance EM Profession (Con’t)

Does Strategic PlanningDoes Strategic Planning Plans Plans WithWith Jurisdictional Stakeholders Jurisdictional Stakeholders

• Partnering and NetworkingPartnering and Networking Proactive Proactive Life-Long Learner--Reads Disaster Lit.Life-Long Learner--Reads Disaster Lit. Joins Professional AssociationsJoins Professional Associations Better PaidBetter Paid Better Funding for E.M. ProgramsBetter Funding for E.M. Programs Upwardly and Geographically MobileUpwardly and Geographically Mobile Broader Range of Working ContactsBroader Range of Working Contacts

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Broader Range of Working ContactsGoal: Enhance EM Profession

Elected and Appointed OfficialsElected and Appointed Officials

Economic Development CommissionsEconomic Development Commissions

Planning and Zoning Boards/CommissionsPlanning and Zoning Boards/Commissions

Risk ManagersRisk Managers

Building Departments and Code EnforcementBuilding Departments and Code Enforcement

Developers -- Business Community in GeneralDevelopers -- Business Community in General

Natural Resources/EPA OrganizationsNatural Resources/EPA Organizations

Storm Water and Floodplain ManagersStorm Water and Floodplain Managers

Academia and Professional OrganizationsAcademia and Professional Organizations

Community Based OrganizationsCommunity Based Organizations

Bottom LineBottom Line

A person who can articulateA person who can articulate

A persuasive and defendable case A persuasive and defendable case

For disaster prevention and reduction For disaster prevention and reduction

To top elected and appointed officials.To top elected and appointed officials.

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AudiencesGoal: Enhance EM Profession

Typical College StudentsTypical College Students• Juniors and SeniorsJuniors and Seniors• Upon Graduation-- Enter EM ProfessionUpon Graduation-- Enter EM Profession• Upon Graduation Enter Other ProfessionsUpon Graduation Enter Other Professions• Public, Private, and Volunteer SectorsPublic, Private, and Volunteer Sectors

PractitionersPractitioners• Enhance Professionalism Enhance Professionalism

Affiliated PractitionersAffiliated Practitioners• Want to Enter the FieldWant to Enter the Field• Want Advancement/Knowledge Expansion Want Advancement/Knowledge Expansion

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Philosophical Context OverviewGoal: Enhance EM Profession

E.M. of the Future, Not E.M. as is TodayE.M. of the Future, Not E.M. as is Today

Building Disaster Resilient CommunitiesBuilding Disaster Resilient Communities

Balance Technocratic/Vulnerability ModelsBalance Technocratic/Vulnerability Models

I.E. Paradigm ShiftI.E. Paradigm Shift

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Future of Emergency Management Goal: Enhance EM Profession

New HazardsNew Hazards Greater Hazard Frequency and IntensityGreater Hazard Frequency and Intensity Escalating CostsEscalating Costs Growing Societal VulnerabilityGrowing Societal Vulnerability

Paradigm Shift -- a matter Paradigm Shift -- a matter notnot of making of making minor corrections, but of adjusting to a major minor corrections, but of adjusting to a major conceptual revolution.conceptual revolution.

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Building Disaster ResilientBuilding Disaster Resilient CommunitiesCommunitiesGoal: Enhance EM ProfessionGoal: Enhance EM Profession

Sustainable Development PhilosophySustainable Development Philosophy

Unconstrained Development = DisasterUnconstrained Development = Disaster

Strategic Community PlanningStrategic Community Planning

• Smart GrowthSmart Growth

• Long Term ViewLong Term View

Respect and Defend the EnvironmentRespect and Defend the Environment

Network and PartnerNetwork and Partner

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Building Disaster Resilient CommunitiesNetworking and Partnering

BDRC Too Big for One or Small NumberBDRC Too Big for One or Small Number

Bring People Together from Variety of Bring People Together from Variety of Backgrounds and Disciplines to Refract Backgrounds and Disciplines to Refract Problems Through Prism of Complementary Problems Through Prism of Complementary Minds Allied in Common PurposeMinds Allied in Common Purpose

Strengthens Social, Economic, and Strengthens Social, Economic, and Environmental ResiliencyEnvironmental Resiliency

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Building Disaster ResilientBuilding Disaster Resilient CommunitiesCommunitiesGoal 1: Enhance EM ProfessionGoal 1: Enhance EM Profession

Looks at Built and Social EnvironmentLooks at Built and Social Environment

• Reduce Vulnerability of PeopleReduce Vulnerability of People

• Reduce Vulnerability of StructuresReduce Vulnerability of Structures

Seek Inter and Intra-Governmental Seek Inter and Intra-Governmental EquityEquity

• Quality of LifeQuality of Life

• Responsibility for Future GenerationsResponsibility for Future Generations

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Building Disaster Resilient CommunitiesThe Future of Emergency Management

From Background to BoardroomFrom Background to Boardroom

Long-term and Global PerspectiveLong-term and Global Perspective

Four-Phases Disaster Life CycleFour-Phases Disaster Life Cycle

• Holistic -- Not Just Advanced MitigationHolistic -- Not Just Advanced Mitigation

Emer. Mgmt. Will Equate With BDRCEmer. Mgmt. Will Equate With BDRC

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Technocratic versus Vulnerability Approach to Emergency Management

Goal 1: Enhance EM Profession

Technocratic ModelTechnocratic Model• Focus on Physical Processes of HazardFocus on Physical Processes of Hazard• Apply Managerial Problem Solving Apply Managerial Problem Solving • Apply Technology, Engineering, MoneyApply Technology, Engineering, Money• Tends to be Top-Down ApproachTends to be Top-Down Approach

Vulnerability ModelVulnerability Model• Focus on Socio-Economic-Political Focus on Socio-Economic-Political

FactorsFactors• Reduce Vulnerability of PeopleReduce Vulnerability of People• Bottom-Up ApproachBottom-Up Approach

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Technocratic vs. Vulnerability Approach

Focus:Focus:• Physical ProcessesPhysical Processes• Reduce DamageReduce Damage

Style -- ManagerialStyle -- Managerial• HierarchicalHierarchical• Key Individuals and Orgs. Key Individuals and Orgs.

Problem SolveProblem Solve• Apply Technology, Apply Technology,

Engineering, MoneyEngineering, Money Philosophical OrientationPhilosophical Orientation

• UtilitarianUtilitarian• Conquer NatureConquer Nature

Method Method ((Deconstructionist)Deconstructionist)• Newtonian Physics AnalogyNewtonian Physics Analogy

Focus:Focus:• Social ProcessesSocial Processes• Reduce People Vulner.Reduce People Vulner.

Style -- CollegialStyle -- Collegial• DecentralizedDecentralized• Community Approach to Community Approach to

Problem UnderstandingProblem Understanding• Apply Creativity, Apply Creativity,

Imagination, PressureImagination, Pressure Philosophical OrientationPhilosophical Orientation

• EgalitarianEgalitarian• Live with NatureLive with Nature

Method: (Holistic)Method: (Holistic)• Quantum Physics AnalogyQuantum Physics Analogy

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Newtonian vs. Quantum Physics Analogy

DeconstructionistDeconstructionist Apply AnalysisApply Analysis Look for SimplicityLook for Simplicity IsolateIsolate Independent PartsIndependent Parts Parts Equal WholeParts Equal Whole

Distant ObserverDistant Observer Objective RealityObjective Reality

HolisticHolistic Apply SynthesisApply Synthesis Recognize ComplexityRecognize Complexity ContextualizeContextualize Interdependent PartsInterdependent Parts Whole Greater than PartsWhole Greater than Parts Involved ActivistInvolved Activist Subjective RealitySubjective Reality

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Paradigm Shift?

Paradigm: The overall framework of Paradigm: The overall framework of basic assumptions used to analyze and basic assumptions used to analyze and interpret data, view the world, interpret data, view the world, understand reality.understand reality.

Anything that we perceive or say about Anything that we perceive or say about the world is necessarily couched within the world is necessarily couched within some frameworked way of looking at it.some frameworked way of looking at it.

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ParadigmaticWays of Looking at the World

Religious Religious -- Revelation -- Revelation Philosophical -- ContemplationPhilosophical -- Contemplation Tribal Tribal -- Tradition -- Tradition

TechnocraticTechnocratic -- Observation -- Observation VulnerabilityVulnerability -- Participative, -- Participative,

InteractiveInteractive

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HiEd Project ActivitiesHiEd Project Activities Goal 2: College and University Support

Maintenance of the “College List”Maintenance of the “College List”

Compilation of EM Course SyllabiCompilation of EM Course Syllabi

Proposals CompendiumProposals Compendium

Letters of Support, ConsultationLetters of Support, Consultation

Annual EM HiEd Conference at EMIAnnual EM HiEd Conference at EMI

Intern OpportunitiesIntern Opportunities

Learning Resource Center AccessLearning Resource Center Access

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Types of HiEd Project ActivitiesGoal 2: College and University SupportGoal 2: College and University Support

Associate Degree LevelAssociate Degree Level• Wide Range of Training Courses AvailableWide Range of Training Courses Available• CD ROM and EMI Course CatalogCD ROM and EMI Course Catalog

Bachelor Degree LevelBachelor Degree Level• Developed EM Curriculum Developed EM Curriculum

– Support Emergency Mgmt. DepartmentSupport Emergency Mgmt. Department– Farmed-Out to Existing DepartmentsFarmed-Out to Existing Departments

• Courses to Support Other DisciplinesCourses to Support Other Disciplines Graduate LevelGraduate Level

• Modify Advanced HiEd CoursesModify Advanced HiEd Courses

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EM HiEd Project Course Information

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EM HiEd Project CoursesEM HiEd Project CoursesGoal 2: College and University SupportGoal 2: College and University Support

Mostly Upper Division, Class-Room BasedMostly Upper Division, Class-Room Based

Modifiable to Lower Division, GraduateModifiable to Lower Division, Graduate

Developed via Contract by AcademicsDeveloped via Contract by Academics

Academic Education, Not Advanced TrainingAcademic Education, Not Advanced Training

Ready-To-TeachReady-To-Teach

More Than Can Be Taught in SemesterMore Than Can Be Taught in Semester

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Courses Developed (11)Courses Developed (11)Goal 2: College and University SupportGoal 2: College and University Support

The Sociology of DisasterThe Sociology of Disaster

Social Dimensions of DisasterSocial Dimensions of Disaster

Political & Policy Basis of Emer.Mgmt.Political & Policy Basis of Emer.Mgmt.

Research & Analysis Methods in E.M.Research & Analysis Methods in E.M.

Technology and Emergency Mgmt.Technology and Emergency Mgmt.

Business and Industry Crisis ManagementBusiness and Industry Crisis Management

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Courses Developed (Con’t)Courses Developed (Con’t)Goal 2: College and University SupportGoal 2: College and University Support

Public Administration and Emer. Mgmt.Public Administration and Emer. Mgmt.

Individual and Community Disaster Ed.Individual and Community Disaster Ed. Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Mgmt. Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Mgmt.

Industries and Emergency ManagementIndustries and Emergency Management

Hazards Mitigation Principles and PracticeHazards Mitigation Principles and Practice

Terrorism and Emergency Management Terrorism and Emergency Management

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Courses Under Development (10)Courses Under Development (10)Goal 2: College and University SupportGoal 2: College and University Support

Building Disaster Resilient CommunitiesBuilding Disaster Resilient Communities

Disaster Response Operations & ManagementDisaster Response Operations & Management

Earthquake Hazard and Emer. ManagementEarthquake Hazard and Emer. Management

Emergency Management Skills & PrinciplesEmergency Management Skills & Principles

Hazards Risk Assessment Hazards Risk Assessment

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Courses Under Development Courses Under Development (Con’t)(Con’t)

Goal 2: College and University SupportGoal 2: College and University Support

Holistic Disaster RecoveryHolistic Disaster Recovery

Living in a Hazardous EnvironmentLiving in a Hazardous Environment

New Directions in Hazards Mitigation—New Directions in Hazards Mitigation—

Breaking the Disaster Life Cycle (Grad. Course)Breaking the Disaster Life Cycle (Grad. Course)

Social Vulnerability Approach to Emer.Mgmt.Social Vulnerability Approach to Emer.Mgmt.

Theory, Principles and Fundamentals of Theory, Principles and Fundamentals of

Hazards, Disasters and US Emer.Mgmt.Hazards, Disasters and US Emer.Mgmt.

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Course Development Suggestions Course Development Suggestions (1)(1)


Cost-Benefit Analysis in Emer.Mgmt.Cost-Benefit Analysis in Emer.Mgmt.

Creating a Safety First EnvironmentCreating a Safety First Environment

Economic Issues In Emergency Mgmt.Economic Issues In Emergency Mgmt.

EM for Grad Schools of Social WorkEM for Grad Schools of Social Work

Ethical Considerations and Issues in E.M.Ethical Considerations and Issues in E.M.

Floodplain ManagementFloodplain Management

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Hazards Engineering Fundamentals for Hazards Engineering Fundamentals for

Non-EngineersNon-Engineers

Hazards Mapping Hazards Mapping

Hazards Risk ManagementHazards Risk Management

Health/Medical Issues for Emer. ManagersHealth/Medical Issues for Emer. Managers

Holistic Disaster RecoveryHolistic Disaster Recovery Hurricane Hazard ManagementHurricane Hazard Management

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Land Use Planning (Natural/Tech.Hazards)Land Use Planning (Natural/Tech.Hazards)

Legal Issues in Emergency ManagementLegal Issues in Emergency Management

Mitigation Loss Reduction Methods/AnalysisMitigation Loss Reduction Methods/Analysis

Risk in the Built Environment -- Disaster Risk in the Built Environment -- Disaster

Management for the Building ProfessionManagement for the Building Profession

Small/Rural Jurisdiction EM Capability Bldg.Small/Rural Jurisdiction EM Capability Bldg.

Technological Hazards ManagementTechnological Hazards Management

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Emergency Mgmt. CurriculumEmergency Mgmt. Curriculum Building Disaster Resilient CommunitiesBuilding Disaster Resilient Communities Disaster Response Operations & ManagementDisaster Response Operations & Management Earthquake Hazard and Emer. ManagementEarthquake Hazard and Emer. Management Emergency Management Skills & PrinciplesEmergency Management Skills & Principles Hazards, Disasters and the U.S. E.M. SystemHazards, Disasters and the U.S. E.M. System Hazards Mitigation Principles and PracticeHazards Mitigation Principles and Practice Hazards Risk Assessment Hazards Risk Assessment Individual and Community Disaster Ed. Individual and Community Disaster Ed. Living in a Hazardous EnvironmentLiving in a Hazardous Environment Political & Policy Basis of Emer.Mgmt.Political & Policy Basis of Emer.Mgmt. Public Administration and Emer. MgmtPublic Administration and Emer. Mgmt Research & Analysis Methods in E.M.Research & Analysis Methods in E.M. Social Dimensions of DisasterSocial Dimensions of Disaster Technology and Emergency Mgmt.Technology and Emergency Mgmt. Terrorism and Emergency ManagementTerrorism and Emergency Management Social Vulnerability Approach to Emergency Mgmt.Social Vulnerability Approach to Emergency Mgmt.

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Courses to Support Other DisciplinesCourses to Support Other DisciplinesGoal 2: Support Colleges and UniversitiesGoal 2: Support Colleges and Universities

Business and Industry Crisis ManagementBusiness and Industry Crisis Management

Living in a Hazardous Environment Living in a Hazardous Environment

Political and Policy Basis of Emergency Mgmt.Political and Policy Basis of Emergency Mgmt.

Public Administration and Emergency Mgmt.Public Administration and Emergency Mgmt.

Sociology of DisasterSociology of Disaster

Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Mgmt. Industries Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Mgmt. Industries

and Emergency Managementand Emergency Management

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Course DistributionCourse DistributionGoal 2: College and University SupportGoal 2: College and University Support

Via Internet: Via Internet: http://www.fema.gov/emi/eduhttp://www.fema.gov/emi/edu

CD ROMCD ROM

Via National Technical Info. Service Via National Technical Info. Service (Dept. of Commerce)(Dept. of Commerce)

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Emergency Management and Related

Degree Program Information

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Degree Programs - 1995Degree Programs - 1995Goal 3: EM Program in All StatesGoal 3: EM Program in All States

University of North Texas (BS)University of North Texas (BS)

Thomas Edison University (BS)Thomas Edison University (BS)

Rochester Institute of Technology (BS)Rochester Institute of Technology (BS)

UCLA Continuing Ed Certificate Pgm.UCLA Continuing Ed Certificate Pgm.

University of Wisconsin Diploma Pgm.University of Wisconsin Diploma Pgm.

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Degree Programs - 2002Degree Programs - 2002 Goal 3: EM Program in All StatesGoal 3: EM Program in All States

81 College Emergency Mgmt.Programs:81 College Emergency Mgmt.Programs:

• 34 Certificates, Minors, Diplomas34 Certificates, Minors, Diplomas

• 11 Associate Degrees11 Associate Degrees

• 8 Bachelor Degrees8 Bachelor Degrees

• 21 Masters-Level Programs 21 Masters-Level Programs

• 7 Doctoral-Level Programs7 Doctoral-Level Programs 41 Others Under Development or 41 Others Under Development or

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State Map Break-Out

31 States, DC & Puerto Rico Have EM Pgms.31 States, DC & Puerto Rico Have EM Pgms. 11 States Are Investigating EM Programs11 States Are Investigating EM Programs 5 States Have EM-Related Programs5 States Have EM-Related Programs

– B&I Loss Prevention, Safety ManagementB&I Loss Prevention, Safety Management

– Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

– Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Studies

– Hazardous Materials ManagementHazardous Materials Management

– Natural Hazards Risk ManagementNatural Hazards Risk Management

3 States Have No EM or Related Program3 States Have No EM or Related Program

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Departmental Location of Bachelor Degree Programs in Emer. Mgmt.

Building Construction, School of Arch.Building Construction, School of Arch. Business Dept. (Fire and EM Degree)Business Dept. (Fire and EM Degree) Continuing Studies, School ofContinuing Studies, School of Emer.Admin & Mgmt.,Community Ed SchEmer.Admin & Mgmt.,Community Ed Sch Human Services Management Dept.Human Services Management Dept. Information and Mgmt. Technology Dept.Information and Mgmt. Technology Dept. Interdisciplinary Technology Dept.Interdisciplinary Technology Dept. Public Administration (2)Public Administration (2) Public Service, Department ofPublic Service, Department of

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Problems/Challenges Schools With EM Certificates/Degrees Report (23)

Academic qualifications of students (2)Academic qualifications of students (2)

Academic recognition (3)Academic recognition (3)

Administrative and public support/recognition (2) Administrative and public support/recognition (2)

Career counseling/placement (4)Career counseling/placement (4)

Change, keeping up with tech. & policy change (2)Change, keeping up with tech. & policy change (2)

Curriculum -- Need broad, solid and full curr. (4)Curriculum -- Need broad, solid and full curr. (4)

Distance Learning Arrangements (6)Distance Learning Arrangements (6)

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Problems/Challenges Schools With EM Certificates/Degrees Report (23)

Faculty -- recruiting qualified faculty (11)Faculty -- recruiting qualified faculty (11) Funding -- pgm./course development, staff, Funding -- pgm./course development, staff,

research (12)research (12) Marketing (4)Marketing (4) Program Growth Pains (6)Program Growth Pains (6) Recruitment/Practitioner lack of interest (7)Recruitment/Practitioner lack of interest (7) Teaching (3)Teaching (3)

• Theory/practice balanceTheory/practice balance

• Making it interesting Making it interesting Textbooks/Readings (4)Textbooks/Readings (4)

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Emergency Management Course Development

Information

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Course LevelCourse Level

Not Introductory Course--Have SeveralNot Introductory Course--Have Several

• Hazards, Disasters and U.S. Emer.Mgmt.Hazards, Disasters and U.S. Emer.Mgmt.

• Political and Policy Basis of Emer.Mgmt.Political and Policy Basis of Emer.Mgmt.

• Hazards MitigationHazards Mitigation

Senior LevelSenior Level

• Addresses Public Policy IssuesAddresses Public Policy Issues

• FuturisticFuturistic

• Could Be Used at Graduate LevelCould Be Used at Graduate Level

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Course Session LayoutCourse Session Layout

Title of Course, Session, Length of TimeTitle of Course, Session, Length of Time

ObjectivesObjectives

ScopeScope

Readings -- Instructor and StudentReadings -- Instructor and Student

RequirementsRequirements

RemarksRemarks

Supplemental ConsiderationsSupplemental Considerations

ReferencesReferences

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities to be Emphasized in Sessions

Goal 1: Enhance EM Profession Analytical Thinking -- Ability to EvaluateAnalytical Thinking -- Ability to Evaluate Ability to Synthesize InformationAbility to Synthesize Information Communication Skills -- Written, OralCommunication Skills -- Written, Oral Creativity, Imagination, AdaptabilityCreativity, Imagination, Adaptability Diversity SensitivityDiversity Sensitivity Leadership and Followership Skills Leadership and Followership Skills Management SkillsManagement Skills Networking and Consensus-BuildingNetworking and Consensus-Building Physical and Social Context SensitivityPhysical and Social Context Sensitivity Problem Solving & Strategic ThinkingProblem Solving & Strategic Thinking

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DeliverablesDeliverables

Work PlanWork Plan

Syllabus--Course Outline & ReadingsSyllabus--Course Outline & Readings

Drafts of Individual Sessions as DevelopedDrafts of Individual Sessions as Developed

Complete First Draft--Global Review ProcessComplete First Draft--Global Review Process

2nd (3rd if necessary) Drafts Based on 2nd (3rd if necessary) Drafts Based on

Review CommentsReview Comments

• Electronic (Microsoft Office 2000) and Camera-Electronic (Microsoft Office 2000) and Camera-

Ready CopiesReady Copies

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Previous Problem Areas in Previous Problem Areas in HiEd Course DevelopmentHiEd Course Development

Written in Narrative Format -- TextbookWritten in Narrative Format -- Textbook• Material Needs to be Broken OutMaterial Needs to be Broken Out• Bullets -- I. E. Instructor User Friendly!Bullets -- I. E. Instructor User Friendly!

Not Very Interactive -- Lecture FormatNot Very Interactive -- Lecture Format• Need Student Activities, Exercises, EngagementNeed Student Activities, Exercises, Engagement

Minimum Use of Instructor ToolsMinimum Use of Instructor Tools• Need Power Point Slides/OverheadsNeed Power Point Slides/Overheads• Case StudiesCase Studies

Content -- ComprehensivenessContent -- Comprehensiveness Poorly WrittenPoorly Written Use of Out-of-Print or Hard-to-Get ReadingsUse of Out-of-Print or Hard-to-Get Readings

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Copyright ApprovalsCopyright Approvals

Responsibility of Course DeveloperResponsibility of Course Developer

Usually Applies to Charts, Graphs, Usually Applies to Charts, Graphs, Tables, PhotographsTables, Photographs

The Earlier the BetterThe Earlier the Better

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Course Development ConsiderationsCourse Development Considerations

Developer Cannot Copyright CourseDeveloper Cannot Copyright Course

Not to be Tailored to a Specific StateNot to be Tailored to a Specific State

Not to be “FEMA-Centric”Not to be “FEMA-Centric”

Not to be Single-Hazard SpecificNot to be Single-Hazard Specific

Complete & Generous Source CitationsComplete & Generous Source Citations

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Additional Information onExisting and ProposedHi-Ed Project Courses

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Sociology of Disaster Course

Dr. Thomas Drabek, Univ. of DenverDr. Thomas Drabek, Univ. of Denver 278 page course for Sociology Profs. 278 page course for Sociology Profs. Not Meant for Emer.Mgmt. Curriculum Not Meant for Emer.Mgmt. Curriculum Topics Include:Topics Include:

• Theoretical Approaches to Disaster ResearchTheoretical Approaches to Disaster Research• Theory of Disaster ResponseTheory of Disaster Response• Community Sociological Impact of DisastersCommunity Sociological Impact of Disasters

NTIS Order # PB97-115380NTIS Order # PB97-115380

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Social Dimensions of Disaster

Dr. Thomas Drabek, Univ. of DenverDr. Thomas Drabek, Univ. of Denver 619 Page Course for Emer.Mgmt. Profs.619 Page Course for Emer.Mgmt. Profs. Topics Include:Topics Include:

• Disaster Mythology PatternsDisaster Mythology Patterns• Public Response to Disaster WarningsPublic Response to Disaster Warnings• Individual Response to DisasterIndividual Response to Disaster• Disaster Stress and DenialDisaster Stress and Denial• Crisis Decision MakingCrisis Decision Making• Disaster Recovery & Community ChangeDisaster Recovery & Community Change

NTIS Order #: PB97-115372NTIS Order #: PB97-115372

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Political and Policy Basis ofEmergency Management

Dr. Richard Sylves, Univ. of DelawareDr. Richard Sylves, Univ. of Delaware 528 Page Course for Emergency 528 Page Course for Emergency

Management or Political Science Profs.Management or Political Science Profs. Topics Include:Topics Include:

• EM and the American Political SystemEM and the American Political System• Gov. Political and Organizational IssuesGov. Political and Organizational Issues• Intergovernmental RelationsIntergovernmental Relations


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Research & Analysis Methods In Emergency Management

Dr. Peter Kincade, Univ. of Central FloridaDr. Peter Kincade, Univ. of Central Florida 207 Page Course for Emer.Mgmt. Profs.207 Page Course for Emer.Mgmt. Profs. Topics Include:Topics Include:

• Measurement and Data GatheringMeasurement and Data Gathering• Program EvaluationProgram Evaluation• Questionnaire DesignQuestionnaire Design• Statistical Analysis Statistical Analysis


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Technology and Emergency Management Course

Dr. John Pine, Louisiana State Univ.Dr. John Pine, Louisiana State Univ. 220 Page Course for Emer.Mgmt. Profs.220 Page Course for Emer.Mgmt. Profs. Topics Include:Topics Include:

• Use of the InternetUse of the Internet• Spatial Analysis ApplicationsSpatial Analysis Applications• Networks and Communications SystemsNetworks and Communications Systems• Decision Support SystemsDecision Support Systems• Emerging TechnologiesEmerging Technologies


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Business and Industry Crisis Management…Course

Greg Shaw, George Washington Univ.Greg Shaw, George Washington Univ. 617 Page Course for Business Admin.617 Page Course for Business Admin. Topics Include:Topics Include:

• Crisis Mgmt., Disaster Recovery, and Crisis Mgmt., Disaster Recovery, and Organizational ContinuityOrganizational Continuity

• Business Area Impact AnalysisBusiness Area Impact Analysis• Risk Communication and ManagementRisk Communication and Management• Contingency PlanningContingency Planning

NTIS Order #: NTIS Order #:

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Public Administration and Emergency Management

Dr. William Waugh, Jr., Georgia State Dr. William Waugh, Jr., Georgia State 457 Pages -- Dual-Use: EM or PA 457 Pages -- Dual-Use: EM or PA

ProgramsPrograms Topics Include:Topics Include:

• Intergovernmental, Private Sector RelationsIntergovernmental, Private Sector Relations• Paying for Large-Scale DisastersPaying for Large-Scale Disasters• Land-Use Planning and HazardsLand-Use Planning and Hazards• Legal and Liability IssuesLegal and Liability Issues• Implementing Emergency Mgmt. PoliciesImplementing Emergency Mgmt. Policies

NTIS Order #:NTIS Order #:

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Individual and Community Disaster Education Course

Dr. Stephen Rottman, UCLA Schools of Dr. Stephen Rottman, UCLA Schools of Medicine and Public HealthMedicine and Public Health

Supports Emergency Mgmt. CurriculumSupports Emergency Mgmt. Curriculum 483 Pages -- Topics Include:483 Pages -- Topics Include:

• Governmental Responses to DisastersGovernmental Responses to Disasters• Citizen Perceptions of DisastersCitizen Perceptions of Disasters• Disaster Preparedness Education MethodsDisaster Preparedness Education Methods• Model Preparedness Education ProgramsModel Preparedness Education Programs• CDE Program PlanningCDE Program Planning• CDE Teaching Materials and TechniquesCDE Teaching Materials and Techniques


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Principles & Practice of Hazard Mitigation Course

Dr’s. David Brower, Charles Bohl, UNCDr’s. David Brower, Charles Bohl, UNC Supports Emergency Mgmt. CurriculumSupports Emergency Mgmt. Curriculum 300 Pages -- Topics Include:300 Pages -- Topics Include:

• The Case and Context of MitigationThe Case and Context of Mitigation• Mitigation Programs and PlanningMitigation Programs and Planning• The Broader Context of MitigationThe Broader Context of Mitigation• Looking to the Future--Public Policy TrendsLooking to the Future--Public Policy Trends• Mitigation as a CareerMitigation as a Career


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Tourism, Hospitality and Travel Mgmt. Industries and Emer.Mgmt.

Dr. Thomas Drabek, Univ. of DenverDr. Thomas Drabek, Univ. of Denver For Departments Of Tourism, Hospitality For Departments Of Tourism, Hospitality

and Travel Managementand Travel Management 570 Pages -- Topics Include:570 Pages -- Topics Include:

• Overview of Disaster Threats to TouristsOverview of Disaster Threats to Tourists• Industry Managerial ExperiencesIndustry Managerial Experiences• Assessing Tourist Business VulnerabilitiesAssessing Tourist Business Vulnerabilities• Industry Disaster PlanningIndustry Disaster Planning• Customer and Employee ExpectationsCustomer and Employee Expectations


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Terrorism and Emergency Management Course

Dr. William Waugh, Jr., Georgia State U.Dr. William Waugh, Jr., Georgia State U. For Emergency Mgmt. CurriculumFor Emergency Mgmt. Curriculum Topics Include:Topics Include:

• History of Terrorism in the U.S.History of Terrorism in the U.S.• Domestic and International TerrorismDomestic and International Terrorism• Law Enforcement/National Security AspectsLaw Enforcement/National Security Aspects• Applying Emergency Mgmt. FrameworkApplying Emergency Mgmt. Framework• The Structure of Antiterrorism ProgramsThe Structure of Antiterrorism Programs• Preparing and Responding to Major EventsPreparing and Responding to Major Events

NTIS Order #NTIS Order #

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Living In A Hazardous Environment Course

Dr. Jay Baker, Florida State UniversityDr. Jay Baker, Florida State University

Supports EM and Other ProgramsSupports EM and Other Programs

Survey Course on Broad Range of Survey Course on Broad Range of

Hazards Facing the US:Hazards Facing the US:

• Causes, Characteristics, ConsequencesCauses, Characteristics, Consequences

Overdue -- Began December 8, 1995Overdue -- Began December 8, 1995

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Emergency Management Skills and Practices Course

Don Schramm, University of WisconsinDon Schramm, University of Wisconsin Supports Emergency Mgmt. CurriculumSupports Emergency Mgmt. Curriculum Topics Include:Topics Include:

• EM Principles, Planning and ManagementEM Principles, Planning and Management• Budgeting and Financial ManagementBudgeting and Financial Management• Leadership and Working with PeopleLeadership and Working with People• Promoting Emergency ManagementPromoting Emergency Management• Time and Information ManagementTime and Information Management• Ethics and Professionalism Ethics and Professionalism

Began May 15, 1997--Due Dec. 31, Began May 15, 1997--Due Dec. 31, 20002000

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Hazards, Disasters and U.S. Emer. Mgmt.--An Introduction

Dr. Wayne Blanchard, FEMA HiEd Pjt.Dr. Wayne Blanchard, FEMA HiEd Pjt. Supports Emergency Mgmt. CurriculumSupports Emergency Mgmt. Curriculum Topics Include:Topics Include:

• What Are Hazards and Disasters?What Are Hazards and Disasters?• Range, Cost, Analysis of U.S. HazardsRange, Cost, Analysis of U.S. Hazards• Factors Effecting Increase of Disaster CostsFactors Effecting Increase of Disaster Costs• Historical Overview of US CD and EMHistorical Overview of US CD and EM• Fundamentals of US Emergency Mgmt.Fundamentals of US Emergency Mgmt.• Key “Players” in US Emergency Mgmt.Key “Players” in US Emergency Mgmt.• Current Trends and Issues in US EMCurrent Trends and Issues in US EM

Expected Release: September, 2002Expected Release: September, 2002

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Earthquake Hazard and Emergency Management

Supports Emergency Mgmt. CurriculumSupports Emergency Mgmt. Curriculum Topics Include:Topics Include:

• Causes, Characteristics, ConsequencesCauses, Characteristics, Consequences• Societal Impacts of EarthquakesSocietal Impacts of Earthquakes• The Community’s Hazard, Built and Policy The Community’s Hazard, Built and Policy

EnvironmentsEnvironments• Examples of Policies and ProgramsExamples of Policies and Programs

Anticipated Delivery: 2003Anticipated Delivery: 2003

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Building Disaster Resilient Communities Course

Dr. Ray Burby, UNC, Chapel HillDr. Ray Burby, UNC, Chapel Hill• Bob Olshansky, U. of Illinois, UrbanaBob Olshansky, U. of Illinois, Urbana

• Anna Schwab, David Brower, Ed Kaiser, Anna Schwab, David Brower, Ed Kaiser, David Godschalk, UNCDavid Godschalk, UNC

• Timothy Beatley, UVATimothy Beatley, UVA

• Steven French, Georgia Institute of Tech.Steven French, Georgia Institute of Tech.

• Robert Paterson, University of TexasRobert Paterson, University of Texas

• Jack Kartez, University of Southern MaineJack Kartez, University of Southern Maine

• Robert Deyle, Florida State UniversityRobert Deyle, Florida State University

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Building Disaster Resilient Communities Course (Con’t)

Supports Emergency Mgmt. CurriculumSupports Emergency Mgmt. Curriculum• Designed As Capstone Course for SeniorsDesigned As Capstone Course for Seniors

Topics Include:Topics Include:• Legacy of Vulnerability/Vision of ResilienceLegacy of Vulnerability/Vision of Resilience• Sustainability, Resilience, Smart GrowthSustainability, Resilience, Smart Growth• Managing Change to Build Hazard ResilienceManaging Change to Build Hazard Resilience• Using Resilience-Building ToolsUsing Resilience-Building Tools• Creating Resilience (Top-Down/Bottom-Up)Creating Resilience (Top-Down/Bottom-Up)

Expected Delivery: Summer 2002Expected Delivery: Summer 2002

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Hazards Risk Assessment Dr. Ben Wisner, Oberlin College, OHDr. Ben Wisner, Oberlin College, OH Supports Emergency Mgmt. CurriculumSupports Emergency Mgmt. Curriculum Focus Group Meeting, EMI, 28-29Sep2000Focus Group Meeting, EMI, 28-29Sep2000 Topics Include:Topics Include:

• Hazard IdentificationHazard Identification• Community MappingCommunity Mapping• Risk AnalysisRisk Analysis• Using Risk Assessment for Plans and Pgms.Using Risk Assessment for Plans and Pgms.• Policy Implications and IssuesPolicy Implications and Issues

Began 1 April 2000, September 2002Began 1 April 2000, September 2002

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A Vulnerability Approach to Emergency Management

Dr. Elaine Enarson, University of ColoradoDr. Elaine Enarson, University of Colorado

• Betty Hearn Morrow and Walter Peacock, FIUBetty Hearn Morrow and Walter Peacock, FIU

• Ben Wisner, Oberlin College, OhioBen Wisner, Oberlin College, Ohio

• Robert Bolin, Arizona State UniversityRobert Bolin, Arizona State University

• Cheryl Childers, Washburn Univ., Kansas Cheryl Childers, Washburn Univ., Kansas

Supports Emergency Mgmt. CurriculumSupports Emergency Mgmt. Curriculum

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A Vulnerability Approach to Emergency Management (Con’t)

Topics Include:Topics Include:• Introduction to Vulnerability AnalysisIntroduction to Vulnerability Analysis• Social Construction of Disaster VulnerabilitySocial Construction of Disaster Vulnerability• Social Power and Constraints in DisastersSocial Power and Constraints in Disasters

– Identifying Structural Barriers to ResilienceIdentifying Structural Barriers to Resilience– Identifying Situational Barriers to ResilienceIdentifying Situational Barriers to Resilience

• Implications and Practical ApplicationsImplications and Practical Applications• Reducing Vulnerability: Change StrategiesReducing Vulnerability: Change Strategies

March 31, 2003March 31, 2003

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Proposed Course:Hazards Mapping

Utilization For All Four PhasesUtilization For All Four Phases• MitigationMitigation• PreparednessPreparedness• ResponseResponse• RecoveryRecovery

Use of GISUse of GIS Utilizing Existing Data BasesUtilizing Existing Data Bases Collecting Hazards and Community DataCollecting Hazards and Community Data

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Proposed Course:Holistic Disaster Recovery

Long-Term FocusLong-Term Focus

BDRC ContextBDRC Context

EconomicEconomic

EnvironmentalEnvironmental

PoliticalPolitical

PsychologicalPsychological

Social/CulturalSocial/Cultural

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Proposed Course:Risk in the Built Environment-

Disaster Mgmt. In the Building Professions

Upper Division College/Graduate LevelUpper Division College/Graduate Level Students and PractitionersStudents and Practitioners Architects, Engineers, Planners, Public Architects, Engineers, Planners, Public

Administrators, Construction Industries Administrators, Construction Industries BDRC, Safety and Risk ContextsBDRC, Safety and Risk Contexts Comprehensive Risk ManagementComprehensive Risk Management Building Codes and Building Reg. SystemBuilding Codes and Building Reg. System Liability, Insurance, Ethical IssuesLiability, Insurance, Ethical Issues

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EM Higher Education Project UpdateEM Higher Education Project Update

Colleges and UniversitiesColleges and Universities

ConferenceConference

Course DevelopmentCourse Development

Course ModificationsCourse Modifications

Emergency Management CompetenciesEmergency Management Competencies

Partnership AgreementsPartnership Agreements

Practitioner’s CornerPractitioner’s Corner

Service LearningService Learning

Activity ReportsActivity Reports

http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/eduhttp://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu

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